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Round 1 of WM Phoenix Open happening Thursday after heavy rain cancels Pro-Am

All of the grass field parking lots will be closed on Thursday
PRO-AM golf tournament canceled  WM Phoenix Open
Posted at 1:36 PM, Feb 07, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-08 07:20:13-05

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The WM Phoenix Open canceled Wednesday's Pro-Am tournament after heavy rain in the area, according to officials.

The annual event typically features celebrities from the sports and entertainment world including many from the Valley.

Video in the player below shows hail and rainy conditions at TPC Scottsdale just hours before the Pro-Am was canceled:

Hail falling at TPC Scottsdale's 16th hole

"Mother Nature swooped in with enough rain to delay and then cancel the annual Wednesday event, the first time since 2011," event officials said in a press release.

The WHOOP Shot at Glory event was also pushed back to start at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Coors Light Birds Nest concert on Wednesday night was not impacted, according to a spokesperson. Because of wet conditions, all parking for Wednesday's Coors Light Birds Nest was at the WestWorld location with free shuttles to the Birds Nest entrance.

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The first round of the WM Phoenix Open is scheduled as planned for Thursday.

All of the grass field parking lots will be closed on Thursday. Check out the parking map and recommendations for Thursday.

Event officials said: "Lots 2-6 parking pass holders are being directed to park at the NW corner of Hayden and Mayo. Lot 8 parking pass holders are being directed to park at Westworld. Primary general parking will be at Westworld and Salt River Fields. All parking and shuttles are FREE. Rideshare and Stop N Drop are HIGHLY encouraged."

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